As the cold winter months roll in, it’s normal to be excited, get in the holiday spirit, and snuggle around the fire. But, if you’re a property owner or building manager, you should start thinking about how the cold weather may affect your asphalt pavement or driveway because this is the time when asphalt maintenance is critical. While most asphalt is durable and ready to withstand harsh weather conditions, even the most reliable asphalt can break down under heavy use and severe rains and snow. Your commercial parking lot or asphalt pavement is at risk for cracking, potholes, pooling water, and other issues without regularly scheduled asphalt maintenance and repairs.
Luckily, you can get ahead of asphalt breakdown by regularly surveying your commercial lot’s current state throughout the entire year. At even the slightest sign of a crack or pothole, your best course of action is to contact an asphalt paving professional to assess the damage’s extent and repair it. One such method of repair is using infrared for asphalt patching.
What is infrared asphalt repair?
This method of asphalt repair is a temporary asphalt paving solution that has grown in popularity for both commercial and residential properties. An asphalt paving professional will assess the damage and heat the existing asphalt raw material until it’s soft. Then, with infrared technology, new asphalt is mixed into the softened substance for a seamless repair.
What are the benefits of infrared asphalt repair?
This method of repair has multiple economic, environmental, and time-saving advantages. It only takes about 20 minutes to complete, including preparation time and clean-up. Once the repair is complete, your parking lot can be re-opened to the public within minutes, requiring only minimal downtime after the process is finished. Because infrared heat rays have a strong penetrating heat, asphalt won’t be separated from the aggregate subsurface, and the existing asphalt’s surface won’t be scaled or burned.
This method is popular for its cost-effectiveness because minimal resources are used during the infrared repair process, unlike other solutions. This repair method is also very eco-friendly as it doesn’t require disturbance of existing asphalt surfaces or the surrounding surfaces, leading to minimal impact on the earth. Overall, this Infrared asphalt repair method is great for fixing small crack sealing, divots, or potholes repair in roads and parking lots before they become costly and dangerous driving hazards.
What can Infrared Asphalt Repair be used for?
For one, an infrared repair can take care of pesky potholes that can cause major damage if left untreated. This repair method can also be used to redirect water flow away from your lot and patch up rough surfaces, oil spots, and paver steam. If you’re looking to create guiding patterns in the asphalt to help direct drivers or bind speed bumps or rumble strips to your existing asphalt surface, this is a great solution. This Infrared asphalt repair method can also create elevation adjustments around grates and utility holes and resurface asphalt pavement affected by drainage issues or heavy rain, which may increase during the winter.
What Infrared Asphalt Repair will not fix
While this repair method is a great, cost-effective, and time-saving solution, infrared asphalt patching and repair have some drawbacks. However, they are minor compared to other solutions. This process is great for patching small, surface-level potholes and smaller damage spots, but it can’t always treat large asphalt surfaces with severe breakdowns. In addition, this method is best for patching and not for application on large surfaces. This method is only temporary, like any asphalt repair solution, as even the toughest asphalt breaks down over time. Additionally, this method is not recommended for extensive networks of alligator and fatigue cracks or exposed potholes, which require surface removal. Lastly, this method is a surface-only solution so that it won’t repair fragile old asphalt surfaces with a heavily degraded subsurface.
How much does infrared asphalt repair cost?
Repair costs can depend on several factors, including the size of the repair area, if the surrounding area is on an incline or not, if there are obstacles or drain in the damaged area, and if a permit or other special preparations are required before the repair process. If you’re looking to restore an entire lot rather than patch up a pothole, this will be reflected in the cost. In addition, if your paving professional needs to acquire a permit or make special preparations like digging out the damaged asphalt section first, the end amount might be more expensive. Luckily, Infrared asphalt repair and patching are still significantly cheaper than other methods.
While infrared asphalt patching and repair won’t solve the direst of asphalt issues, it is a great, time-saving solution for the everyday cracks and potholes that can become far more costly and dangerous if untreated. The result is a beautiful new asphalt surface with a seamless repair that will keep your parking lot long-lasting and asphalt removal proof during the winter months.
If you’re expecting heavy rains or snow, asphalt repairs with infrared and patching can fix dips or uneven surfaces that can lead to poor drainage issues and further damage. Whether your paved surfaces and parking lots are commercial or residential, you’re more than likely to benefit from this method of repair.
Be sure to regularly survey your lot throughout the year and contact Gaddes Strategic LLC to determine if infrared asphalt patching and repair is the right solution for you if you begin to spot signs of damage and wear.
Contact us today at (615) 866-2795 for all your asphalt paving, repair and maintenance needs today.
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